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Heitman's Register and Dictionary of the US Army

This is a digitized edition of Francis Bernard Heitman's 2-volume "Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, from its Organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903." It includes names of over 48,000 officers with information relating to their histories and military careers. The records were compiled from War Department records and other reliable sources. Related charts and tables are also included, as well as information regarding battles, forts, outposts, and organizations.